Weldon in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Conservation Pays Off
Striped bass are culturally, economically and recreationally significant to the Roanoke River and to Weldon, NC—the
Once overfished, state and federal agencies, fisherman and private industry worked together to bring the popular striped bass back. A modern day conservation success story!
The Albemarle Sound/Roanoke River striped bass population was declared restored in 1997.
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission biologists conduct a recreational angler creel survey and electrofishing samples on the Roanoke River each spring to ensure the population remains at a sustainable level.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
Location. 36° 25.671′ N, 77° 35.482′ W. Marker is in Weldon, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is on Rockfish Drive, 0.1 miles west of U.S. 158/301, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Rockfish Dr, Weldon NC 27890, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to The Roanoke Canal Museum and Trail / Canal Trail Map (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mills at Weldon (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 27, 2021
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 28, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
